workshop Workshop build

[MY63]

I laid some insulation in the space between the joists and fixed it in position with spray foam.

2019-02-14_02-30-29 by my0771, on Flickr

As you can see by the broken piece it was not strong enough to hold the weight of our Springer Spaniels.

 2019-02-14_05-54-48 by my0771, on Flickr

It was time to repair the insulation and start to lay the floor.

2019-02-14_05-54-48 by my0771, on Flickr

This is special chipboard flooring coated on both sides with an anti slip finish, Held in place with special D4 glue which expands in use.

2019-02-14_05-54-48 by my0771, on Flickr

Here is the finished floor along with my first attempt at a roof.

2019-02-16_04-55-24 by my0771, on Flickr

I lost a couple of days removing and replacing the roof frame the first one not only looked bad but would not have shed rain or snow very well. This is my second attempt.

2019-02-18_02-22-44 by my0771, on Flickr

I am quite happy with this one. 

[Buzzard2005]

Looks good

What are you going to put on the roof? It looks to be about a 2:12 or a 3:12 slope, you may have an issue with ice if you use a regular shingle. I work in a roofing supply store, in the sheet metal shop, we get a lot of people with ice damage on the sheds that have used a 3 tab shingle.

[MY63]

@Buzzard2005 You are right  3:12 is the pitch the structure is going to be 18mm sheet material which will have an EDPM rubber membrane glued to it. It is very popular in the UK. There will also be 100mm of insulation between the rafters. 

[Buzzard2005]

Good stuff, looking forward to seeing it :-)

[MY63]

Here is this weeks progress report after the frame was finished this design calls for the internal sheeting to be fixed this also helps to square up the frame.

2019-02-21_06-21-31 by my0771, on Flickr

I fitted the side walls first then the ceiling and finally the end walls. This picture shows the long ceiling panel with the temporary support bar which helped putting it in place.

2019-02-22_01-27-43 by my0771, on Flickr

2019-02-22_01-31-21 by my0771, on Flickr

Today I have added the insulation on the outside of the ceiling and fixed it in place with expanding foam.

2019-02-23_06-21-39 by my0771, on Flickr

I may have been over enthusiastic with the foam gun :)

[MY63]

I have made some progress since I last posted here it has been hard work there is a full write up on my blog but I will give some detail here.

2019-03-02_06-05-30 by my0771, on Flickr

After the insulation was in place I wrapped the whole building in a breathable membrane and started adding the battens.

I used mortice and tenon joints for the doors.

 2019-03-06_02-14-12 by my0771, on Flickr

The original plan for the mortices did not work so I changed the design of the doors.

2019-03-08_01-44-54 by my0771, on Flickr

I did get the doors right in the end.

2019-03-11_03-16-23 by my0771, on Flickr

Hinges caused me no end of issues I had three sets in the end before I got the ones that would do what I wanted. These are called parliament hinges very strong but also very expensive.

2019-03-11_04-14-12 by my0771, on Flickr

Doors hung.

2019-03-13_07-05-02 by my0771, on Flickr

Water tight at last.

2019-03-13_02-39-37 by my0771, on Flickr

Outer cladding is next while I save for the outer roof cover.

 

 

[Matt S]

On 2/20/2019 at 1:05 AM, Buzzard2005 said:

What are you going to put on the roof? It looks to be about a 2:12 or a 3:12 slope, you may have an issue with ice if you use a regular shingle. I work in a roofing supply store, in the sheet metal shop, we get a lot of people with ice damage on the sheds that have used a 3 tab shingle.

Ice isn't a huge problem in England. Rain, damp and lack of tea are bigger problems. I expect that the OP wanted to gain maximum headroom while keeping the roof apex below the maximum height that doesn't require planning permission (building permit). Having said that I had an issue with melting snow being blown uphill on my shed roof this year. It found a gap and I only noticed when there was water dripping off the light fittings onto my bench.

@MY63 Your shed is coming along fine. Certainly looks better than what it replaced! Figured where you're putting the kettle and jaffa cakes yet?

[bermudahwin]

@MY63 I may just call you for a quote to build one in Norfolk. We have the knowledge and facilities to deal with Matt's 'lack of tea' apocalypse scenario.

It looks really good,

H

[alpha2]

I had to look up Jaffa Cakes. Looks yummy! I'd set aside some space if it was my shop!

Edited March 15, 2019 by alpha2

[bermudahwin]

41 minutes ago, alpha2 said:

I had to look up Jaffa Cakes

so you would have seen the whole 'is it a cake or is it a cookie debate', which went to court in the UK.

In the United Kingdom, value added tax is payable on chocolate-covered cookies, but not on chocolate-covered cakes. and Jafffa Cakes were deemed to be cakes not cookies, despite being cookie sized. Big win for the punter, as there is no 20% luxury tax to pay. I think they're the UKs biggest seller, or close to it.

In USA a similar product is  Lu Pims Orange European Biscuit Cookies

AND NO I AM NOT OBSESSED BY JAFFA CAKES!